Peace and conflict Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is absolute morality?
The belief that what is right stays the same regardless of the situation.
What is relative morality?
The belief that what is right changes depending on the situation.
What is moral evil?
Evil created by humans
What is natural evil?
Evil created due to natural causes
What are the reasons for crime?
Greed, poverty, opposition to an unjust law, hatred, mental illness, addiction, upbringing.
Define forgiveness
Letting go of the will to punish someone who has wronged you
Define reconciliation
Restoring a broken relationship
What is a just war?
A war fought on certain religious or philosophical principles, declared for righteous and noble reasons.
Name a necessary evil
War
What is the just war theory?
A theory that summarises the conditions for a war to be waged.
What does the just war theory entail?
It must:
Have a just cause.
Be declared by the proper authority.
Have the intention to fight evil or promote good.
What is a holy war?
When it is believed that it is right to fight a war on the name of God
What conditions does a holy war have?
It must:
Be fought for a religious cause.
Have a spiritual reward for participants.
Be authorised by a religious leader.
What are the causes for a holy war?
To spread faith.
To avenge blasphemous acts.
To avenge cruelties/injustice.
Define peace
A harmony where justice exists for all and freedoms are respected.
What do pacifists believe about violence?
That ALL violence is wrong
What is a conscientious objector?
Someone who refuses to fight in wars because of certain religious or personal beliefs.
